Congress Heights
Metro to stay open late for Nationals and Mystics playoff games
The rail system will accept passengers for 20 minutes after the games end.
Moped rider killed in Congress Heights crash
A 19-year-old Southeast resident died after an SUV driver collided with him.
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Which ward of D.C. do you inhabit? Here’s a handy map.
The District has eight wards that determine elections and the distribution of city services.
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Where to find community gardens in D.C.
There are dozens spread across the city, waiting to be tilled.
An overnight art festival will pop up across D.C. September 14
"Art All Night" showcases work by local artists into the early morning hours.
For the first time, the annual D.C. State Fair will take place east of the Anacostia River
The free event is scheduled for September 8 at the St. Elizabeths East Campus.
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Where to find public pools in Washington, D.C.
From outdoor pools to indoor pools, take a dive near you
City scrubs controversial bike lane from Southeast
Some residents had griped about new bike lanes on Alabama Avenue SE
Activists plan memorial in Southeast this evening for people killed in traffic deaths
Half of the District’s 2019 traffic fatalities have happened in Ward 8
First full-service hotel east of Anacostia River could be built on the St. Elizabeths East Campus
A "town square" development by Redbrick LMD would include a hotel, housing, offices, retail, and a plaza
What $2,300 rents in D.C. right now
See your options in neighborhoods like Congress Heights and Kalorama
Five design facts about D.C.’s new Entertainment and Sports Arena
The multipurpose facility débuts in Southeast on Sept. 22
Entertainment and Sports Arena to open at the St. Elizabeths East Campus this month
It will host Mystics games, Wizards practices, concerts, and community events
Three-bedroom townhouse in Congress Heights with two master suites seeks $499K
The home is also within walking distance of the St. Elizabeths East Campus, which is being redeveloped
Vacant D.C.-owned properties in Southeast could become affordable housing
The city is soliciting development proposals for seven sites
Abandoned Congress Heights complex to undergo multi-million dollar redevelopment
Expect over 200 new apartments, many of which will have at least two bedrooms each.
In Congress Heights, plans for a 215-unit apartment building, retail
If all goes according to plan, groundbreaking will occur in 2019.
D.C. Mayor supports constructing new hospital at St. Elizabeth’s
Out of six available building sites in Wards 7 and 8, this Congress Heights site was deemed the best possible location
What $3,000/month rents you in D.C.
See your options in neighborhoods like Dupont Circle and Congress Heights.
Quiz: Which D.C. Neighborhood Should You Live in?
Find out your true neighborhood love.
How 2016 changed Washington, D.C., Ward by Ward
2016 brought a myriad of changes to Washington, D.C. Want to learn more about your community? This article from Curbed goes into detail about which projects in each Ward are truly changing their respective neighborhoods.
Curbed Cup 2016: Week two recap and bracket revealed
Round one is officially over for this year’s Curbed Cup, and that means that it’s time for Curbed to reveal who the winners are so far. With 16 total contestants, that means that next week will feature eight finalists.
Curbed Cup 1st round: (4) Anacostia vs. (13) Congress Heights
The Curbed Cup, our annual award for the Washington, D.C. neighborhood of the year, is kicking off with 16 areas vying for the prestigious (fake) trophy. Voting for each pairing ends 24 hours after it begins. Let the eliminations commence!
Events DC is delivering design updates to Entertainment & Sports Arena
Late on Wednesday, Events DC presented revised design renderings for the new Entertainment and Sports Arena in DC’s Congress Heights. This project has been a joint venture of architectural firms: Marshall Moya Design and ROSSETTI.
50 eerie photos inside D.C.’s former asylum, St. Elizabeth's East
Dating back to the 1800s, there is an asylum in Washington, D.C.’s Congress Heights neighborhood that stands vacant and abandoned. In its heyday, it served as a source of economic stability for neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River.
New renderings revealed for Washington Wizards practice facility in Congress Heights
Last Friday, Washington, D.C.’s convention and sports authority, Events DC, released flashy new renderings of the planned Washington Wizards practice facility in Congress Heights. The facility is designed by ROSSETTI and Marshall Moya Design.
D.C.’s most and least income-impacted ZIP codes
When it comes to how much of their income renters should spend on housing, the magic number is 30 percent (or less). Despite this, it’s not uncommon to see cost-burdened renters in Washington, D.C., coughing up more than half of their income on rent.
Wizards practice facility cost escalates by $10M
Even though construction hasn’t begun yet on the $55 million Washington Wizards practice facility, costs are still escalating. Events DC has proposed a series of upgrades to the facility. There's an additional $7.5 million for two levels of seating.
For $419K, Live in a Home in Congress Heights
This fully renovated single-family home proves that it is possible to buy a single-family home in Washington, D.C. without an immense price.
New Congress Heights Affordable Housing Project Planned
Every single one of the units will be affordable to those earning 30 percent or less of the area median income
What $1,500/Month Can Rent You in Washington, D.C.
See your rental options!
